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Hi, I Have A Question Concerning My Penis. I Just

Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2020

Question: Hi, I have a question concerning my penis. I just recently found a pimple looking figure on the shaft of my penis about half an hour ago, and I was very concerned, the last time I had sex was about a month ago and I’ve only had a sex partner, and I know my sex partner is clean. I did recently shave my pubes 2 in the last 4 days. What does the pimple looking figure mean? Are there any treatments? And is it still safe to have sex?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a penile wart.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Most probably it can be a penile wart. Other possible causes like molluscum or penile pimples (pimples can also seen on the penis!) also be ruled out.
Kindly attach a picture in the follow up query.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like folliculitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the reports you have attached.
It looks like folliculitis and not wart.
It is nothing but a minor inflammation of hair follicles and quite common after trimming pubic hair.
In most cases it will settle by itself without any treatment.
If there is redness or pain over the counter available topical antibiotics like mupirocin can be applied.
Nothing much to worry as these are non contagious.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 minute later)

Now if it is a penile wart, is there any harm? How are penile warts formed? Will it come off by itself? If not what’s the treatment? And also today’s is the anniversary of my girlfriend and I, however we were planning on having sex today, is it still safe to have sex? Is it contagious, will it transmit to her if we have sex?